What Is Chia?
Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. “Chia” means strength, and folklore indicates that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. Superfood chia seed is the richest plant source of essential omega-3. Contains omega-6 and omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, protein, iron, calcium, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Whole-grain Chia seed is nutritious and can be easily absorbed by the human body (unlike flax seeds). One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) serving contains 139 calories, 5.6 grams of protein, 9grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 11 grams of fibre, 0 grams of salt, Vitamins A, C, and E plus minerals.
Chia Seed Benefits
· Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and inflammation
· Rich source of fibre, protein and minerals
· Unlike flax seeds, the human body can easily digest chia seeds, making them very easy to incorporate into everyday foods and beverages.
· Sports endurance
· Alternative source of essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for vegetarians and people allergic to fish and fish products
· Reverse insulin resistance in diabetes patients
· Egg replacer in cake formulations
· Optimise nutritional value of gluten-free bread
· Reduce postprandial glycemia in white bread
· Reduce blood pressure
· Attenuate blood glucose levels when incorporated in bread
How to Use Chia?
· Mild, nutty flavour of chia seed makes it easy to add to foods and beverages.
· Sprinkled on cereal, sauces, vegetables, salad, rice dishes and bolognaise
· Add into yoghurt, smoothie and protein shake
· Mix into cold fruit drinks
· Add into bakery products
· Mix with water to form chia gel, as a gluten substitute in gluten-free baking
· Add nutritional value to gluten-free cakes and other bakery products
· Replace egg in vegan cooking
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Nutritional Information:
Natural Whole chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) seeds have abundant protein, dietary fibre, essential omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, Iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, natural lipid antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E.
Pricing:
Natural Chia Seed 250g – £3.29 BBX per bag if bought individually or £3.00 BBX per bag for 6 or more units
Natural Chia Seed 500g – £4.99 BBX per bag if bought individually or £4.00 BBX per bag for 4 or more units
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